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Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds. A proposed $100,000 fee on hiring H-1B workers may not materially slow employer demand for the visa, according to a new study by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research. The paper, titled The visa wage gap, visa fees, and…
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Previous global meetings were shaped by safety concerns, but the India AI summit is framed around real-world impact, deployment and how emerging economies fit into the global AI ecosystem. Unlike earlier global AI summits that were largely shaped by safety concerns or regulatory coordination, the India meet is being framed around ‘impact’. The India AI Impact…
SBI shares hit a fresh all-time high after Q3FY26 results beat estimates. Brokerages raise earnings forecasts and target prices to ₹1,300, maintaining buy calls. The State Bank of India (SBI) cemented its place as the ‘top stock pick’ for analysts following its results for the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26), as the state-owned lender’s earnings…
GM crops: The India-US trade deal has revived debate over GM crops, as New Delhi offers limited farm market access while keeping its most sensitive agricultural sectors protected. Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants whose DNA has been altered using modern biotechnology to introduce specific traits. The India–US trade deal has brought agriculture back…
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DDGS India-US interim trade framework cuts tariffs on several agricultural items, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said sensitive products such as apples, soybean oil and DDGS will be capped under quotas India and the United States on Saturday unveiled an interim framework for a bilateral trade deal that cuts or reduces tariffs for a wide…
Q3FY26 company results: Firms including MRF, Sun TV Network, Procter & Gamble Health, BEML, Crompton and Kalyan Jewellers are also to release their October-December earnings today. Indian equity markets are set for a cautious start on Friday, with benchmark indices likely to open lower amid weak global cues ahead of the RBI’s policy announcement. Tata…
IAF ready to receive 5 Tejas Mk1A jet fighters : HAL missed the original February 2024 deadline to begin deliveries. Air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons firing trials, along with software fixes, have been completed on the advanced variant of India’s indigenous fighter jet, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A (Mk1A), and are awaiting certification, a…
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The India-US trade agreement should be seen as a win for consumers and producers, with debates on protectionism and strategic autonomy often missing the economic trade-offs involved. The recently announced US trade deal has led to much confusion regarding the terms of the agreement and its implications for both consumers and producers. In February 2020,…
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India-US trade deal: A closer look at how American tariffs on Indian exports compare with those faced by key rivals such as China, Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh across major sectors. US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a long-awaited trade deal with India, slashing the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 25…
Iran’s supreme leader warns a US attack would trigger a regional war as tensions rise over protests, nuclear issues and military moves in the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei also referred to the nationwide protests as ‘a coup’, hardening the government’s position as tens of thousands of people reportedly have been detained since the start of…